​Mother Gussie Mae Hillmon Harris, age 88, passed Monday evening, September 19, 2022, at the Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 26, 2022, at First United Holiness Church, 325 Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
 
Mother Harris was born November 22, 1933, in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia to the late Sylvester Hillmon Sr. and Ruby Hill Hillmon.  She was preceded in death by six siblings: Mattie Lou Hillmon Wiggins, Napoleon Hillmon, Minnie Jewel Hillmon, Sylvester Hill Jr., Hattie Bell Hillmon, Linda Clayton. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Cleveland Harris Sr.   Mother Harris was also preceded in death by four children Francis Harris, Charlie Louis Harris Bertha Spencer, and Cleveland Harris, Jr. At an early age she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Jehovah Baptist Church and later First United Holiness Church and the United Holiness Headquarter.
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Left with a legacy of love and many fond memories are three daughters, Mattie Taylor (Eddie), Atlanta, Ga, Cleola Fudge, Albany, Ga, Lawestine Harris, Atlanta, Ga; five grandchildren Cornelius Spencer, Robin Spencer, Austin Tobias, Ashton Tobias; 3 great grandchildren Raegan Spencer, Jasmine Spencer, Cameron Spencer; one sister, Bessie C. Tookes (John), Montezuma, Georgia; a loving son-in-law, Superintendent Robert Spencer; special family friend, Willie C. Edwards; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and beloved church family of the United Holiness Churches.

Joyce Green Carson, age 73, 317 Drayton Street, Montezuma, Georgia, passed September 19, 2022, at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.

A wake will be held from 5:00-6:00 P.M. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

The graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Joyce Carson was born February 9, 1949, to Christine Green and Henry Wilder At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined Felton Chapel C.M.E. which later became Felton Chapel Baptist Church where she served as a usher for many years. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County and attended the D.F. Douglass High School. She was employed at the Headstart Program of Montezuma, a division of Fort Valley State Headstart Program.

Joyce was married to the late Henry Clay Carson and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by three son Michael Carson, Clay Carson, and Richard Gene Carson.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her three children Reginald Carson, Warner Robins, Georgia, Marvin Carson, Atlanta, Georgia, and Brian Carson, of Warner Robins, Georgia; four grandchildren; siblings Mildred Wells (Robert) Oglethorpe, Georgia, Jeanette Fields, Perry, Georgia, Mary Francis Gilchrist (Eddie) Oglethorpe, Georgia, Ethel Mae Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia; sisters/brothers-in-law, Loretha Brady (Ronald), Clara Monford, all
of Atlanta, Georgia, Rozen Anderson, California, Corene Ford, Butler, Georgia, Patricia Simmons (Jimmie) Florence, Alabama; aunts and uncles Ilene Wilder,

Willie John Asberry, age 59, of 1016 Simmons Drive, Americus, Georgia, passed Sunday morning, September 18, 2022.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Good News Ministry, 201 N. May Street, Americus, Georgia. Dr. E. L. Wallace will officiate. Interment will follow in the Freeman Hill Cemetery, Andersonville Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.

Deacon Willie John Asberry was born to the parentage of the Late Willie Lewis and Rena Bell Asberry on March 14, 1963. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. He was affectionately called by Johnny. Johnny never met a stranger. His kind heart and loving ways immediately drew others into his life. Johnny was known throughout the community for being well-dressed. He loved to shop for suits and clothes that you didn’t see everybody else wearing. He liked being different and sharp.

Johnny joined United Holiness Church in the early 80’s under the leadership of Overseer Snipes. He later moved his membership to Good News Ministries where he faithfully served as a dedicated member and Deacon of Good News Ministries Inc. in Americus. He continued to served in the capacity of a Deacon faithfully until his health failed earlier this year.

​In 1992 he met and fell in love with the love of his life, Ms. Latrenda Mack who he married on March 10, 1992. They were married 30 years. To this union was born two children. J’Undra and Ja’Braa. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Latrenda Asberry, he leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, J’Undra (Joshua) Skinner of Wichita, Kansas, Ja’Braa Asberry of Americus. One son, Keevan Tyson of Germany; four loving grandchildren who were his joy: Adriene Skinner, Audrey Skinner, Damion Tyson and Ja’va Henry. Three Sisters, Gennie (John) McElveen, of Irvinton NJ, Dorothy (George) Wilcher, Mary Asberry of Americus, GA. One brother, Larry Gene Paul of Americus. Three Aunts, Minnie Battle, Belinda (Curtis) Brooks all of Americus, Betty (Robert) Washington of New York. One uncle, George (Bobbie) Paul of Americus GA. One devoted adopted Aunt, Ms. Jessie Pearl Battle-Williams of Americus. Devoted nephews include Darren Brown, Jaylan (Gloria) Asberry of Americus, GA. Damien Brown who he loved as his own son. a devoted niece, Felicia (Frank) Reese; His father and mother-law, Mr. Louis and Catherine Mack and Two brothers-in-law, Lewis (Tasha) Mack, Anthony McDonald all of Americus. Timothy (Sofonia) Mack of Birmingham Al. Sisters-in-law, Patricia (Willie) Hayes, Barbara (Joe) Smith of Americus GA. godson, Timothy Perry; goddaughter, Chanita Coleman; Other loving and devoted family and friends include First Lady Selena Wallace and His Pastor and Leader, Bishop E.J. Wallace. Devoted friends include Rodney (Sharon) Johnson, Willie Taylor, Jerome Tyson, Shirley Trice, Rickey Mack, and Elder David Stone of Americus.

​Lucretia Felton Mason, age 81, passed on September 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. 
 
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 15, 2022, in the Mount Pleasant/Travelers Rest Cemetery, Whiteline Street, Montezuma, Georgia.
 
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
 
Lucretia Felton Mason was born in Macon County, Georgia the twenty seventh day of January 1941 to Charlie “Spunk” Felton and Mae Lillie Howard Felton.  Born in a family of five siblings she was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings Iona Felton Lowe and Ophelia Felton Tookes.
 
Lucretia grew up in Montezuma and attended the Macon County Training School. Being reared in a Christian home, she learned early in life her path of duty.  She joined the Mount Pleasant Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (which later was joined by Travelers Rest CME Church).  She performed her Godly duty on the Usher Ministry Board and supported her church she loved so well.  After reaching the age of seventy-seven, Lucretia retired her Usher’s badge of duty August 19, 2018. Lucretia was a dedicated employee of McKenzie Southern Frozen Food, Inc. and after over fifty years of dedicated service she retired in 1994 as a line technician. Lucretia was married to the late Timothy Mason.  She was a member of the Historic Lady Boosters Club.
 
A special life departed this earthly life on Monday morning, September 12, 2022. With words unspoken and the last tender breath, she quietly slip away. “Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy master’s joy.”  Her memories will forever linger in the hearts of her children, Errol Vann Felton and Walter “Woody” L. Felton both of Montezuma, Georgia; her seven grandchildren, Errol Van Felton, Jr., Renanda Felton Mann (Terrel) all of Montezuma, Georgia, Devueccio Hannor (Yanna) Lawrenceville, Georgia, Darrien Felton, Atlanta, Georgia, Maurice Hannor, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Loretta Jackson, Montezuma, Georgia, Trever Jackson, Warner Robins, Georgia; ten great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren; two siblings Charles Felton, Miami, Florida and Nettie Felton Ashmon, Montezuma, Georgia; dear friend, John Melvin and a god son, Edward Williams; and a host of beloved nieces including three who were like her daughters Juanita Vanessa Felton, Montezuma, Georgia, Johnetta Hawkins (Paul), Decatur, Georgia, Shaie Ashmon, Warner Robins, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ernest Harp Jr., age 78, passed on September 10, 2022, at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia.
 
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
 
Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
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Ernest Harp Jr. was born September 26, 1943, to the late Ernest Harp Sr. and Della Mae Smith Harp. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County whereas he attended the historic Oglethorpe Grammar School. He was united in holy matrimony to Hazel Williams and to this union 7 children were born. Two daughters, Stephanie Harp Hillmon and Gwenda Harp Fredrick, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, KaToshara Hillmon, and two siblings, Bertha Williams and Willie James Harp.

He was employed with Reid Construction Company of Americus, Georgia and Mulcoa of Andersonville, Georgia where he retired after 30 or more years as a front end loader.  

He leaves to cherish his memories five children Cynthia Harp (Willie), Montezuma, Georgia, Ernest B. Harp of Andersonville, Georgia, Stanford Harp (Debra), Perry, Georgia, Charles Harp (Linda), Shelia Harp Allen (Reginald) all of Montezuma, Georgia; grandchildren, DeCarris Hillmon, Shavia Towns, Trinesia Harp,  Martellian Harp, Tarrance Holley, DeKameron Allen, Desi McKenzie, Sherrod Terry, and Sharvin Sims; siblings Ardean Harp Clark, Eddie Harp, Virginia Whitehead (Phil) all of Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Willie B. Harp (Mildred), Montezuma, Georgia; goddaughter, Sheila Kaigler (Sanford); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a close friend Anthony Williams . ​

​Mother Minnie Lue Murray Hartage, age 88, 1016 Harvey Circle, Ellaville, Georgia, passed Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the Lillian Carter Nursing Home, Plains, Georgia.
 
The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Living Word Christian Ministries, GA Highway 26 West, Ellaville, Georgia. The Reverend George Hill, pastor, will officiate.  The remains will lay in state from 11:00 am until the hour of service.  Interment will follow in the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt Zion Road, Ellaville, Georgia.

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.
 
Mother Minnie Lue Murray Hartage was born March 3, 1934, to the late Austin Murray, Sr. and the late Minnie Mozell Wimbush Murray.  She was educated in the public school system of Schley County whereas she was a tenth grade graduate of John Lewis High School.  She began her teaching career at John Lewis High as a paraprofessional.
 
Minnie Joined the Mount Zion Baptist Church whereas she exemplified her worth as a Sunday School teacher and supported every facet of the church she loved so well.
 
In 1952, two hearts became one when she joined James L. Hartage Sr. in holy matrimony and to this union five children were born. Several years later Minnie and her family moved to Miami, Florida whereas she was employed as a cashier with Pantry Pride Grocery Store.  Minnie was a member of the local chapter of Order of Eastern Star of Miami, Florida. After retiring Minnie and her husband moved back to their native home, Ellaville, Georgia.
 
On Wednesday in the surrounding of loved ones and friends, she quietly made her transition for a better home.  She leaves behind her loved and devoted husband of 70 years James L. Hartage, Sr.; her five children and their spouses, Minnie J. Hartage Garmon, Tampa, Florida, Edith A. Hartage, Miami, Florida, James L. Hartage, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Debra E. Hartage Hall (Jimmy), Ellaville, Georgia and Coretta D. Hartage Hampton (Aaron), Columbus, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; three siblings, Johnny Lee Murray (Betty), California, Geneva Williams, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Joedell Murray, Jonesboro, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other cousins and friends.

Elizabeth Duncan Gilstrap, age 72, passed on September 5, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Monday, September 12, 2022, at Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia. 

​Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.